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Re: [IRCA] Audio file recording question--using Audacity

Patrick, I convert my cassette recordings from a small Aiwa recorder to .mp3 files using Audacity and it's quite simple.  Although you are asking about converting recordings on a CD, I know you have used various tape and cassette recorders to make recordings in the past, so perhaps this quick intro will help you get started when wanting to archive them.

Connect the audio output of your recorder (usually the headphone jack) to the audio input jack of your computer.  With Audacity open, select "Built-in Input" (rather than "Built-in Microphone") from the drop-down menu in the upper center of the screen.  I have to select "Mono Input Channel" rather than "Stereo Input Channel" from the drop-down menu immediately to the right when using recordings made on my Aiwa.  Set the output volume of your recording device to about mid-position to avoid distortion.  Cue up the segment on your tape that you want to covert and press "Play" on your recorder and the "Record" button in Audacity at the same time.  Then just watch your recording being converted.  Just press the "Stop" button in Audacity when you're finished.  Make sure to save each Audacity "project" before recording a new file.  Convert each Audacity project to an .mp3 file by selecting "Export" in the "File" drop-down menu and then select the .mp3 format.

Steve Howe
Saint Albans, VT


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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:35:38 -0800
From: Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Audio file recording question
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Colin,


I downloaded Audacity. How does it work? How to I dub from a CD in the drive on the computer to form a file? Thanks.
Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager
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